![]() ![]() It may seem like customs that honor the memory of your ancestors have been lost. Grace will share how to make sure your altar offerings are authentic to your familial lineage, and how to keep them alive in your heart and in your memories. ![]() You’ll discover the cultural significance of an ofrenda, an altar with items that are deeply meaningful to you and future generations, which also serves as an invitation to your departed loved ones to visit for a grand feast and joyous family reunion. It’s time to learn how to connect with them.ĭuring this free spiritual growth event, Grace guides you through a practice to connect to a beloved ancestor - then discover when, why, and how to honor your ancestor’s life and memory as part of a Día de Muertos observance. You have these traditions too, affirms Grace. Families are grounded, generation to generation, in their unique cultural traditions. Thankfully, with the right tools and wisdom, you can respectfully participate in time-honored rituals that you can then pass down for generations. Without the information and tools needed to help heal unresolved issues with deceased relatives and ancestors, these celebrants can also harm themselves. Yet, without enough background, some well-meaning celebrants end up using parts of this sacred observance out of context, which can unintentionally harm or co-opt Mexican and Indigenous communities and cultures. How To Celebrate Día de Muertos While Being Culturally Mindfulįor example, Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is increasingly celebrated by non-Indigenous, non-Mexican people without knowledge of Mexican Indigenous history, notes Grace Alvarez Sesma, a traditional native healer (curandera) from Mexico. Yet, it’s easy to feel even more disconnected and adrift when you’re unsure of how to honor your ancestors with cultural humility and respect. Many seekers are longing to feel closer to their ancestors, hoping to uncover and understand new parts of themselves as they experience their original spirituality. As the world continues to feel uncertain, do you find yourself searching for your spiritual and cultural roots?
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